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Manchester Builds Homeless Village, Community Rallies for Support

1/6/2026

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A homeless village with 40 apartments is being built under railway arches in Castlefield, Manchester.
The Embassy charity seeks household items to furnish the homes, costing about £850 per apartment.
Laighton Walters, Embassy’s resettlement manager, says mirrors, cutlery, and bedding are needed.
Manchester’s business community has contributed over £2 million in free services.
The village includes communal spaces, a laundry, and a training kitchen, with residents moving in by February.

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Story summary

A homeless village with 40 apartments is being built under railway arches in Castlefield, Manchester.
The Embassy charity seeks household items to furnish the homes, costing about £850 per apartment.
Laighton Walters, Embassy’s resettlement manager, says mirrors, cutlery, and bedding are needed.
Manchester’s business community has contributed over £2 million in free services.
The village includes communal spaces, a laundry, and a training kitchen, with residents moving in by February.